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My Ultimate Victory
- Jun 5, 2008 at 2:30 PM
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Hi, my name is Brandi and I am a dedicated full-time mother of two, wife, and business owner. I am also the creator of http://TrueOptimalHealth.com
I consider myself to be pretty simple, which in my opinion is never a bad thing! I prefer the windows down and the wind blowing in my hair over the air conditioner.
Although I can glam it up with the best of them I would chose my Levis and a ball cap any day. I love being outdoors, anything under the sun…I’m game. I’m not afraid to get dirty, play with worms, or anything most woman would consider gross for that matter.
My dream car is definitely not the Chevy sedan that I drive now! If I could choose I would have to say a fully loaded, extended cab Chevy pick-up truck….I know, I know not very green but a girls gotta dream, right?
I try and take note and enjoy the simplest of things; whether that is stopping the car on the side of the road to pick wild flowers or taking the kids for a picnic in the park and listening to the birds chirp. When you enjoy life, your entertainment is endless!
I created this profile to assist me while I hold on tight and ride life’s roller coaster. I believe getting to know me personally will give you a better perspective on what this profile means to me.
All these years this is the part of my life I have been trying to hide. Why did I decide to stop? I thought by sharing my struggles and triumphs I could help at least one person do the same. If I can guide just one man or woman into believing in not me but themselves, I have fulfilled my purpose in life.
A Tid Bit About Me..........
Although to some, my childhood was not a laughing matter, I consider myself fortunate to have grown up the way I did.
My brother and sister and I's childhood consisted of drugs, alcohol, and verbal abuse. My parents moved too many times to count.
When the going got tough, we got moving. We moved when we ran out of money, ran out of jobs, faced eviction, lost family and friends. Sometimes we would move once a year, sometimes 2 and 3 times a year.
We watched as my parents drank themselves to oblivion, as they sniffed cocaine with their friends, as they fought so much that we had to call the cops to get them off of each other.
We watched as they slowly killed themselves. My mom lost her battle to methamphetamine at 39 years old. And my father is a ticking time clock. I believe witnessing the best and worst of my parents has made us all stronger.
School was my way out, I was able to put on a smile and no one had to know my secrets. Because we moved so many times, I found it difficult to make friends for the fear of not knowing if they would be there when I woke up in the morning.
So while, teenagers were being teenagers, I got my first job and helped my father with rent money. Any free time was spent on my studies, work and raising my brother and sister.
Sick of living in the midst of my parents mistakes any longer I decided to move out of my fathers house at 17. I told him that I wanted to make my own life knowing that whatever happens it is my mistake and only I suffer the consequences.
I GOT PREGNANT!!
But even with the best of intentions we do fall short sometimes. I did at 18, finding myself pregnant. The first person I told was of course my mom. She expressed her disappointment but told me that she knew I was going to be a great mommy!
My father on the other hand, was furious and pretty much disowned me. I finished my senior year in high school and desperately wanted to make my life right.
I married at 19, went to school to get my CNA license and worked 16 hour night shifts every weekend for the next 5 years of my daughters life. I hated it!
I missed all of the important moments, family occasions and little memories that every mother should partake in. My husband and I decided to move to Colorado hoping he would have an easier time pursuing his dream of becoming a fire fighter.
I quickly got hired by a hospital in Denver, rehabbing spinal cord and brain injury patients. Unfortunately my husband did not find his dream job. While he allowed depression to get the best of him I managed to turn things around and buy a home completely on my own at 21.
Yes, I said 21; I saved all of my money until I had enough for a down payment. I then sent my husband the form to get power of attorney and I signed the purchase of my first home.
My husband flew back to RI and was away for a year attending college. My husband hated Colorado; can you believe he said the people were too nice?!?
He says he went back to get his Paramedic License to better our lives, but I still think we went back with the intentions of finding a job and getting me to move back.
Little did he know how well I did without him, I suppose he probably got nervous! Needless to say as soon as he was done with school he moved back into his brand new home that he had never seen before! We had a lot of catching up to do!
With a Blink of an Eye!!
My accomplishments were short lived when I learned we were going to be expecting our second child. After finding out I began having complications from a blood clot in my uterus. As a preventative precaution my doctor put me on a lifting restriction.
That didn't go over well! The hospital basically told me to either sign a release form and work regardless of the doctors instruction or leave. I of course left!!! During the duration of my pregnancy we were forced to live off of credit cards to replace my income and medical insurance. And so the debt began....
The AHA Moment...
At that point, I realized how unappreciated I truly was. While to my patients I was motivating, compassionate, caring, understanding, and a friend. To corporate America I was simply another number, a body to fill in their blank schedule. Nothing more, nothing less.
When my son was born I struggled with the thought of working for someone who could not provide me the security I needed. To be honest I had never considered starting a home based business because I thought I would have to be a pushy sales woman.
Aside from the stereotype I was determined to find something that would allow me to continue raising my precious children while still earning an income to pay off our enormous debt.
WHY COULDN’T I HAVE MY CAKE AND EAT IT TOO??
Thirteen months ago I decided to take the plunge and started a home based business. With no prior knowledge of the industry, I failed miserably my first 8 months.
I spent more time trying to figure out what I was supposed to be doing than actually doing it. I was taught to talk the talk and walk the walk of a networker. I had to do in home meetings, the three foot rule, making a list of your friends and family, buying leads that have been sold to umpteen people while my upline screamed at me "SMILE AND DIAL".
I don't do pushy well, so you can imagine how this went over! To tell you the truth it didn't go over at all, which was the problem. I have a rule; if I ever question my intentions, chances are I shouldn't be doing it! While my upline considered me successful, by the time I had some skill under my belt I felt that my heart was no longer with the company.
Some may consider me a quitter but I do not quit. I know who I am and what makes me happy. I did however move on; I moved on to bigger and better things that fit my passions.
In my search for answers, what happened next was by accident, clearly the work of God almighty himself. I somehow landed on Sandi Krakowski's website. After making over $500,000 in 24 months Sandi decided to retire from the Marketing Industry. Her retirement was short lived when she decided to assist one more company to the top. I figured if this business was worth Sandi coming out of retirement, it must be big!!! So I emailed Sandi my why and asked her how.
Ultimate Victory!!!
Ten months later, I can honestly say everything happens for a reason. I have not only gained knowledge but more importantly I gained understanding of who I am and what I can do. A wise man once said “You are not in business until you are the net."
At this point I started expanding my mindset to the possibilities. I realized that there was something to this online world and that there was some serious money to be made for anyone who was committed and willing to take ACTION NOW!
My children are the reason I have an even bigger passion, motivation, and desire to be SUCCESSFUL. I am blessed to have the ability to show them that with hard work and dedication, dreams do come true!
Who I would really like to meet...
Women that are sick and tired of being mediocre. Women that have an eager mind and a ready heart. Women who realize that you do not need skill to make a difference as long as you have the desire and determination to make a change!
I will be here for you as a mentor and a friend. I will help encourage you and support you but I am only willing to give to those that are absolutely Serious. I will not waste my time on people who are just on the fence. When you become the Serious, Determined, Goal-Oriented, and Focused person I am willing to help, then we can talk.
Are you ready to take ACTION, ready for a CHANGE, ready for a better YOU? Visit my website below, fill out the bottom of the form to get the RISK FREE information you've been looking for. http://truefinancialindependence.com
Let's make 2008 a year to remember together!
Fovever and Always,
Brandi Magill
Comments:
Andrea
Thank you, it's definitely been a journey, but one well worth the effort:~) Mrs_Vilet2000 the business is with Urilife. You can find more info at http://urilife.com/bmagill/home.html. If ya have questions, just ask.
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